If you've noticed that your dog is sleeping more than usual or has less energy on walks and around the house, you might want to make an appointment with your veterinarian. WebMD reports that lethargy can be a clinical sign of a serious health problem, such as infections, heart disease or other organ diseases. VCA Animal Hospitals reports that lethargy is a common finding in older dogs suffering from osteoarthritis.

Infections can range from upper respiratory problems to parasites like heartworms, but the news source suggests that lethargy is a common clinical sign of most infections. A veterinarian will be able to assess your dog's health and determine the reason they are more tired than normal.

Some canine diseases may also make your dog sleepy, such as heart disease or canine diabetes. Congestive heart failure is an illness that can attack the right or left side of your dog's heart. Depending on which side is affected, the clinical signs may vary slightly, but fatigue and difficulty breathing are common signs regardless of which side is affected, according to VCA.

Pay attention to how often your dog rests, and if it seems to be more than normal, or if you notice other clinical signs of health issues, take your pet to see a veterinarian. Even if there's nothing wrong, it's better to be sure and avoid the risk of a serious health problem getting worse.

HOW TO REACH US

VCA Riverside Veterinary Hospital

Phone: 603-753-9834

Fax: 603-753-8649

201 North Main Street

Boscawen,
NH03303

BUSINESS HOURS

Mon-Thu 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Fri 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sun 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sunday hours are for over the counter/retail purchase, food pick up, and Boarding drop off and pick up only.
Now offering Doggie Daycare Saturdays for 1/2 days...8AM-2PM. Sign up in advance to reserve a spot, space is limited.

Emergency

If it is after hours and you have a serious emergency please take your pet directly to VCA CAVES located off of Ft. Eddy Road in Concord, 227-1199. http://www.capareaves.org

If you have a question or concern regarding your pet's condition that is not life threatening and it can not wait until regular business hours please feel free to call into the office and follow the prompts to have the doctor paged and they will return your call. Please remember to leave your contact information when you leave a message so that they may reach you in a timely manner.

Specialty Care

As part of the VCA family, we have over 83 specialty hospitals across the US and Canada which provide referral specialty care, so there may be one near you. Enter ZIP to find VCA specialty care hospitals near you.